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Bitcoin has erased nearly all of its year-to-date gains after a sharp drop from all-time highs, raising fresh debate over whether the market is nearing a cycle bottom or entering a deeper correction. With macro data set to flood markets this week, volatility across crypto is expected to remain elevated.

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Some coins are in the green zone, while others keep falling, according to CoinMarketCap.

Top coins by CoinMarketCapZEC/USDThe price of ZEC has fallen by 2.85% over the last 24 hours.

Image by TradingViewOn the hourly chart, the rate of ZEC might have fixed at the local support of $643.49. If the daily bar closes far from that mark, one can expect a test of the resistance by tomorrow.

Image by TradingViewOn the longer time frame, one should focus on the candle's closure in terms of the resistance of $750. If its breakout occurs, growth may lead to a new all-time high. 

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Such a scenario is relevant until the end of the week.

Image by TradingViewFrom the midterm point of view, the situation is similar. If the weekly bar closes near $750, traders may witness a test of the $800 mark shortly.

ZEC is trading at $690.31 at press time.

TL;DR

Researcher predicts Bitcoin hitting $220,000 within just 45 days.
He previously converted his entire net worth into Bitcoin.
Kim forecasts a 100x growth for Bitcoin this decade.

South Korean researcher YoungHoon Kim, widely promoted online and known for claiming an IQ of 276, issued a projection that reignited discussion across the crypto market. On November 16, he stated that Bitcoin may reach US$220,000 within 45 days, a figure far above Grok AI’s projection of US$175,000 by year-end. Kim argued that the move can accelerate while BTC trades near US$95,400.

He added that a rise toward US$220,000 in early 2026 falls within a likely path. He also declared that, if the prediction proves accurate, he will use all profits from his Bitcoin holdings to build churches in multiple countries. His statement amplified online debate, where he maintains visibility through direct commentary and frequent participation in crypto discussions.

Kim has shared bold forecasts before. On September 29 he wrote that Bitcoin is the only hope for the future economy, a message followed by a separate claim: he said he converted his entire net worth into BTC. 

He further argued that the asset could grow 100x over the next decade, a trajectory that would place the price above US$10 million. He also insisted that Bitcoin may become a global reserve asset, capable of surpassing gold, major currencies and U.S. Treasuries.

As World's Highest IQ Record Holder, I expect #BITCOIN is going to $220,000 in the next 45 days.

I will use 100% of my Bitcoin profits to build churches for Jesus Christ in every nation.

“For with God nothing shall be impossible.” (Luke 1:37) https://t.co/1zVoeuxk5C pic.twitter.com/eY7RcAjx0p

— YoungHoon Kim, IQ 276 (@yhbryankimiq) November 16, 2025

Kim leads the United Sigma Intelligence Association, a group that boosted his online reach. Yet several psychometric specialists continue to question his credibility. Paul Cooijmans of the Giga Society described him in a VICE interview as a “pathologically lying impostor,” a remark that reinforced doubts surrounding his public persona.

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Zcash surpasses XRP and Bitcoin as most searched cryptocurrency on major exchange Coinbase, gaining spotlight on the market amid a 1,498% price surge.

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Privacy token Zcash (ZEC) is topping Coinbase's search charts. Thor Torrens, former U.S. advisor and a member of Zcash's advisory panel, highlighted this in a recent tweet, sharing a screenshot reflecting this. 

According to the screenshot shared by Torrens, Zcash was outpacing BTC and XRP in searches, which totaled 52,000, while the latter pulled in searches of 41,000 and 39,000, respectively.

With this, Zcash has dethroned XRP, which at one point in October ranked as the most searched crypto on Coinbase as optimism around a U.S. spot ETF boosted sentiment across the market.

Zcash has been on a consistent rise since September. Its rally took a slight breather following Nov. 7's high of $744 but later gained pace. 

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Since Nov. 7, Zcash has marked five straight days of gains, even as the broader crypto market declined.

Zcash is up 14.19% in the last seven days, 215% in the last 30 days and up 1,498% on a yearly basis. Zcash currently trades at $691 and ranks as the 12th largest cryptocurrency with a market valuation of $11.3 billion. 

Zcash to receive major upgradeZcash is set to undergo a major upgrade, NU6.1, expected to activate at block height 3,146,400 or on Nov. 24 (around 6:00 p.m. UTC ± 10 hours).

NU6.1 marks the eighth major network upgrade for Zcash, supported by Electric Coin Co. and the Zcash Foundation. It institutes a funding model that gives the community and coin holders distinct voices in determining what, if any, grants are provided to support Zcash’s development and community efforts. 

Here, 8% of the block rewards will continue to be allocated to the ZCG for grants by and for the Zcash community. Twelve percent of the block rewards will be allocated to a fund controlled by the decisions of coin holders, seeded by the Deferred Dev Fund Lockbox. The Coinholder-Controlled Fund may be used to distribute larger grants to ecosystem participants or left at rest.

This model will be sustained until the third halving, allowing enough time to determine whether it should be changed or left for longer.

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Most of the top 10 coins are in the green area, however, there are some exceptions to the rule, according to CoinStats.

XRP chart by CoinStatsXRP/USDThe price of XRP has risen by 1.25% over the last 24 hours.

Image by TradingViewThe rate of XRP is in the middle of the local channel, between the support of $2.1954 and the resistance of $2.2847. 

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As none of the sides is dominating, there are low chances to expect sharp moves by tomorrow.

Image by TradingViewOn the longer time frame, the daily bar is closing bearish. If buyers cannot seize the initiative, traders may expect a further correction to the support of $2.0665 within the next few days.

Image by TradingViewFrom the midterm point of view, the situation is similar. As there are no reversal signals yet, there is a high chance of seeing a test of the $2 mark soon.

XRP is trading at $2.2172 at press time.

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November 2025 has marked an alarming period for Bitcoin, as the cryptocurrency experiences potentially one of its largest outflows from exchange-traded funds (ETFs). This phenomenon is raising eyebrows across the financial landscape, sparking debate about Bitcoin's future stability and the broader implications for the cryptocurrency market.

Zcash (ZEC) continues to show strong bullish momentum even after a mild retracement from recent highs. The privacy-focused cryptocurrency has maintained its upward trend, forming a consistent pattern of higher highs and higher lows.

Bitcoin is trying to stabilize around the $95,000 zone after a sharp correction from the $110,000 region. While the broader trend remains under pressure, signs of temporary support are forming. Breaking down market conditions across the daily chart, 4H timeframe, and a key on-chain metric can help assess what might come next.

Technical Analysis
By Shayan

The Daily Chart
The daily structure remains negative as a bearish cross is occurring between the 100-day and 200-day moving averages, with a death cross (between 50-day and 200-day moving averages) already formed.

These signals have led to a swift move down into the $93,000–$95,000 demand zone. This area is acting as short-term support, with bulls attempting a reaction. The RSI is also nearly oversold, now hovering just below 35, suggesting some exhaustion in selling pressure.

Still, the trend has clearly shifted, and lower highs dominate the recent price action. Buyers need to reclaim the $100K–$105K range and flip it into support to regain momentum. Until then, the price action is likely to remain capped.

The 4-Hour Chart
The 4-hour timeframe reveals a breakout and consolidation below the falling wedge pattern formed during the broader downtrend. The asset is now retesting the pattern’s lower trendline near $96K, supported by a clear bullish divergence on the RSI, which could result in the price climbing back into the wedge.

If the buyers manage to reclaim this level, a short-term bounce toward $99K–$100K will be probable before meeting strong supply again. However, failure to hold $95K and a rejection from the lower boundary of the pattern opens the door for a deeper drop to $90K and possibly even $88K, which marks a key untested support zone from earlier in the year.

The structure remains bearish overall, but short-term relief is possible as momentum builds.

On-Chain Analysis
Exchange Whale Ratio (30-Day Moving Average)
The exchange whale ratio has been climbing again, with the 30-day SMA rising above 0.48, which is its highest level in months. This signals that large holders are increasingly dominating exchange inflows, which often leads to sell-offs or increased volatility.

Historically, spikes in this ratio have aligned with local tops or high-risk zones, especially when the price is under technical pressure like now. If this trend continues, even more downside driven by whale activity could be expected, particularly if the price fails to reclaim resistance levels soon.

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XRP has been in a slump recently, but it may have just had a key growth catalyst.

XRP (XRP 0.56%) is one of the oldest and most successful cryptocurrencies. Launched by blockchain payments company Ripple in 2012, XRP is now worth $139 billion, making it the fourth-largest coin by market cap (as of Nov. 14).

Over the last six months, XRP is down 10%, underperforming Bitcoin and Ethereum. But XRP investors did get some good news recently that could help it bounce back.

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The first spot XRP ETF is here
After months of waiting, a spot XRP ETF has received regulatory approval. The fund from asset manager Canary Capital opened on Nov. 13 with $58 million in trading volume, more than any other ETF launched this year so far.

Spot ETFs provide direct exposure to the underlying cryptocurrency. This means institutional investors, such as hedge funds, can now invest in XRP. Retail investors can also get XRP exposure in retirement accounts, such as IRAs and Roth IRAs. ETF approval essentially provides more avenues for investment to flow into cryptocurrencies.

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Bitcoin and Ethereum are useful examples of why this matters, as they were the first two cryptocurrencies to receive spot ETF approval. Bitcoin ETFs have had inflows of $59 billion, and Ethereum ETFs have taken in $13 billion.

ETF approval won't necessarily send XRP soaring, especially with the crypto market going through a downturn. However, it should help XRP's long-term growth prospects by attracting institutional investors.

Lyle Daly has positions in Bitcoin and Ethereum. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.

Spot Bitcoin ETFs have returned approximately 100% since January 2024, matching gold ETF performance and doubling the S&P 500's 45% gain.According to BlackRock's People & Money report, 44% of first-time ETF buyers plan to allocate to crypto products within the next year, with investors under 45 driving adoption.BlackRock recently transferred 4,880 BTC worth $467 million and 54,730 ETH worth $176 million to Coinbase, highlighting substantial institutional crypto positioning.Welcome to the US Crypto News Morning Briefing—your essential rundown of the most important developments in crypto for the day ahead.

Grab a coffee and settle in—this one might make you rethink what you thought you knew about crypto. In the past year, Bitcoin has surged dramatically, posting returns that rival traditional safe-haven assets. Yet, while some see a story of stability, others see lingering questions about risk, reward, and where cryptocurrencies really belong in a portfolio.

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Crypto News of the Day: Crypto Returns Spark Fresh ‘Store of Value’ DebateSince January 2024, Bitcoin ETFs have surged roughly 100%, mirroring the returns of physical gold ETFs, while the S&P 500 returned just 45%. This performance has sparked a fresh debate over Bitcoin’s role in investor portfolios: is it a “risk-on” asset like stocks, or a “store of value” like gold?

Since spot btc ETFs launched in Jan 2024, they’ve returned same % as physical gold ETFs…

Approx 100%.

S&P 500 has returned nearly 45%.

So is btc a “risk on” asset like stocks or “store of value” like gold?

— Nate Geraci (@NateGeraci) November 17, 2025
Nate Geraci, president of the ETF Store, highlighted the surprising parity, with the striking similarity to gold returns prompting investors to reassess Bitcoin’s traditional narrative.

While Bitcoin is widely viewed as a volatile, high-risk asset, its ETF performance over the past year has aligned with one of the most stable investment vehicles in history. Against this backdrop, investors weigh whether the risk is worth the return.

“I think the question for cripto is… especially ETH. Do you want to hold a high-volatility asset for that kind of return? ETH flat or down for the past 4/5 years,” one user chimed.

This remark highlights the challenge for investors, who see Bitcoin’s rally offering gold-like gains, but but the risks due to volatility remain a persistent threat for crypto as an asset class. Risk-adjusted returns remain a key factor when evaluating crypto’s place in a diversified portfolio.

Risks notwithstanding, BlackRock’s recent People & Money report reveals the growing retail appetite for ETFs, especially among younger investors. According to Nate Geraci’s summary:

ETFs are the fastest-growing retail investment product over the last five years.
19 million US adults are likely to buy ETFs in the next 12 months, with 44% being first-time buyers, 71% under 45 years old.
Equity and crypto will be the most popular allocations among these new investors, with 47% expected to invest in crypto ETFs.
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This data highlights a generational shift in investing behavior. Younger investors are increasingly incorporating crypto into their portfolios alongside traditional assets. This shows that the market is growing faster than conventional wisdom suggests.

BlackRock Moves and Market SentimentInstitutional activity adds another layer to the debate. Whale tracker reports indicate that BlackRock recently deposited 4,880 BTC, worth approximately $467 million, and 54,730 ETH valued at nearly $176 million into the Coinbase exchange.

The transaction marks the second move this month. Barely two weeks ago, the asset manager transferred 2,042 BTC, worth $213 million, and 22,681 ETH, valued at $80 million, to the same exchange.

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“Last time they did this, the market dipped soon after. Now with Bitcoin sitting near $104K… is sub-$100K next?” Kyle Doops posed on X after the initial transaction.

Nonetheless, large transfers from major fund managers to exchanges could also mean strategic rebalancing.

With both possibilities likely to weigh on near-term price sentiment, it is worth noting that concentrated institutional holdings could amplify market swings, particularly in high-volatility environments.

Should Bitcoin be treated like digital gold, offering portfolio stability? Or is it a high-risk, high-reward asset akin to equities?

Looking ahead, retail and institutional flows, ETF innovation, and macroeconomic conditions will likely define crypto’s trajectory in 2026. As younger investors increasingly allocate to crypto ETFs, the market may see both rapid growth and heightened volatility, reinforcing the need for careful portfolio strategy.

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Charts of the DayETF investors’ intention between asset classes. Source: Nate Geraci on XWhy ETFs are a popular choice. Source: Nate Geraci, citing Bloomberg researchByte-Sized AlphaHere’s a summary of more US crypto news to follow today:

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Crypto Equities Pre-Market OverviewCompanyAt the Close of November 14Pre-Market OverviewStrategy (MSTR)$199.75$200.01 (+0.13%)Coinbase (COIN)$284.00$284.44 (+0.15%)Galaxy Digital Holdings (GLXY)$26.34$26.30 (-01.15%)MARA Holdings (MARA)$11.99$12.05 (+0.50%)Riot Platforms (RIOT)$13.95$13.96 (+0.072%)Core Scientific (CORZ)$14.93$15.01 (+0.54%)Crypto equities market open race: Google FinanceDisclaimer

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Michael Saylor has done it again. Strategy, the company formerly known as MicroStrategy, has added another massive block of bitcoin to its treasury, buying 8,178 BTC for roughly 836 million dollars between November 10 and November 16. The average price came in at 102,171 dollars per coin. With this move, Strategy now holds an astonishing 649,870 BTC, worth more than 61 billion dollars at current market prices. That’s over three percent of the total bitcoin supply that will ever exist. It’s another reminder that Saylor isn’t simply bullish on bitcoin; he is architecting one of the largest and most aggressive acquisition strategies in modern corporate history.

A Capital Machine Designed for One Purpose

What makes this buy especially interesting is the machinery behind it. The latest accumulation didn’t come from operational cash flow or debt. It was funded almost entirely through proceeds from the company’s perpetual preferred stock programs, including STRK, STRF, STRC, and the newer euro-denominated STRE issuance. 

Strategy has effectively built a multi-layered funnel that turns capital markets into a continuous bitcoin acquisition engine. Each preferred instrument offers different dividend structures, conversion terms, and risk profiles, letting the company tap into investor appetite across the spectrum. This isn’t improvisation; it’s a long-term financial structure engineered purely to acquire more bitcoin through every market cycle.

Strategy’s Bitcoin Position Is Now in a League of Its Own

With nearly 650,000 BTC on the books, Strategy towers above every other public company with a bitcoin treasury strategy. It has outpaced not only bitcoin miners and crypto-native firms but also major financial institutions experimenting with digital assets. 

For context, Marathon, Tether-backed Twenty One, Metaplanet, and Cantor Fitzgerald-backed Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company sit far behind Saylor’s mountain of holdings. Even if you combine the next several companies in line, they still don’t match Strategy’s total. The scale of this operation matters because the more bitcoin Strategy absorbs, the more long-term supply becomes effectively inaccessible to the open market.

Why the Stock Isn’t Matching the MomentumDespite the enormous bitcoin haul, Strategy’s stock price has not reflected the same enthusiasm. The company’s market-cap-to-NAV ratio has contracted sharply, its shares remain well below summer peaks, and the stock is down more than 30 percent year-to-date. This disconnect has fueled speculation that Strategy may be forced to liquidate assets if bitcoin weakens further. 

Analysts at Bernstein call those fears misplaced. They point out that Strategy’s leverage remains conservative. Its eight billion dollars of debt is small compared to its sixty-plus billion dollars in bitcoin, and its capital programs continue to draw strong institutional demand. According to them, the structure Saylor has built is too robust and too liquid to be pressured into selling bitcoin during a market pullback.

Michael Saylor Says the Rumors Are NonsenseLast week, rumors circulated online claiming Strategy sold more than 47,000 BTC. Saylor was quick to swat down the speculation, saying the movements detected on-chain were standard custodial rotations rather than sales. He told CNBC that the company is buying aggressively and that more disclosures were coming. The filings this week backed him up. In public and in practice, Michael Saylor stance hasn’t wavered: the company hasn’t sold a single bitcoin, and it doesn’t intend to.

Why This Accumulation Matters for Bitcoin’s FutureWith every purchase like this, Strategy is effectively locking away a chunk of the finite bitcoin supply for the long haul. That supply squeeze becomes more pronounced as more institutional players adopt similar strategies. 

Even in a year when crypto markets have corrected and sentiment has cooled, Michael Saylor buying continues at full speed. His approach is built to withstand severe downturns. He has said repeatedly that the company’s capital structure can survive a ninety percent bitcoin correction lasting several years. That level of endurance matters because it signals that bitcoin is not simply an investment for Strategy—it’s the company’s operating thesis.

Final TakeWhat this really comes down to is conviction. Saylor isn’t reacting to headlines, fear, or short-term market noise. He is executing a long-term plan that continues to absorb enormous amounts of bitcoin regardless of price conditions. Each acquisition pushes Strategy further ahead of every other corporate holder and tightens bitcoin’s available supply that much more. The message he keeps sending is simple: they’re not selling, not slowing down, and not changing course.

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Bitcoin slipped under the $93,000 mark Sunday for the first time since May, stamping in a bearish death cross and dragging its losing streak even further into the red.

Key NotesContracts benchmarked to iEdge CoinDesk Crypto Indices will have no expiry dates and use funding rate mechanisms to align prices with spot markets.Global perpetual futures markets generate $187 billion in daily trading volume, with most activity on offshore unregulated platforms.Trading begins Nov 24 with Bitcoin contracts sized at 0.2 BTC and Ethereum contracts at 5 ETH, both cash-settled in USD.
Singapore Exchange Derivatives will launch Bitcoin

BTC
$93 992

24h volatility:
1.5%

Market cap:
$1.87 T

Vol. 24h:
$80.91 B

and Ethereum

ETH
$3 119

24h volatility:
1.1%

Market cap:
$375.38 B

Vol. 24h:
$34.83 B

perpetual futures on Nov. 24, becoming the first major Asian exchange to offer exchange-cleared crypto perpetual futures.

The contracts will be restricted to institutional, accredited, as well as expert investors as defined under Singapore’s regulatory framework.

The products will be benchmarked to iEdge CoinDesk Crypto Indices and provide continuous trading without expiry dates, according to SGX’s official announcement.

Bitcoin contracts will be sized at 0.2 BTC with a minimum price fluctuation of $1, while Ethereum contracts will be sized at 5 ETH with the same tick value.

Product Specifications
The perpetual futures will use a funding rate mechanism. This mechanism rebalances supply and demand by exchanging costs between long and short positions.

Funding rates will be capped at plus or minus 35 basis points to maintain product stability, while a stabilizing range sets the average spread to 3 basis points when trading remains within defined parameters.

Trading will occur in two sessions under Singapore time. The T session runs from 7:05 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., while the T+1 session operates from 4:05 p.m. to 5:15 a.m. the following day. Both contracts will be cash-settled in USD.

Under Singapore law, access is limited to qualified participants. Accredited investors must have net personal assets exceeding S$2 million or annual income over S$300,000.

Institutional entities such as banks can also trade the contracts, as can expert investors whose business involves capital markets products.

The launch aligns with Singapore’s broader tokenization initiatives, as the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) continues developing regulated digital asset infrastructure.

Market Context
Perpetual futures account for more than $187 billion in daily trading volume globally, according to CoinDesk Research data.

Most of this volume occurs on offshore, unregulated platforms. SGX’s launch follows similar products introduced by Bitnomial Exchange in September 2025 and Coinbase Derivatives in July 2025 in the United States, and One Trading in the European Union in July 2024.

The move follows Hong Kong’s approval of its first Solana spot ETF in October 2025.

Michael Syn, President of SGX Group, said the launch applies institutional discipline to crypto’s most traded derivative structure.

According to the press release, Syn stated that bringing perpetuals into an exchange-cleared and regulated framework provides institutions with the trust and scalability they require for crypto exposure.

The SGX perpetual futures differ from standard futures contracts offered by venues like CME Group.

Standard futures require position rollovers at fixed expiration dates. Perpetuals have no expiry and use funding rates to maintain price alignment with spot markets.

The Nov. 24 launch will mark the first time Asian institutional investors can access exchange-cleared perpetual futures for Bitcoin and Ethereum through a regulated venue in the region.

Disclaimer: Coinspeaker is committed to providing unbiased and transparent reporting. This article aims to deliver accurate and timely information but should not be taken as financial or investment advice. Since market conditions can change rapidly, we encourage you to verify information on your own and consult with a professional before making any decisions based on this content.

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Bitcoin has tumbled to $93,885, a sharp slide that caught many off guard. According to analyst Ali’s post, more than 10,000 Bitcoins, worth almost $1 billion, have hit crypto exchanges in the past 72 hours.

Source: X
This sudden inflow often signals that holders may be preparing to sell, and in this case, the pattern appeared to hold true.

Heavy Bitcoin Transfers Deepen Selling Pressure
Market analysts have noted that large transfers of bitcoin to exchanges typically indicate one intention: selling. As several traders emphasized, investors rarely move their coins unless they plan to unload them quickly.

As a result, the latest wave of transactions has intensified the immediate selling pressure and, according to market commentators, may be one of the forces dragging prices lower across the entire crypto sector.

In the hours that followed, bitcoin’s price reflected that pressure. Reporters observed the asset trading near $94,000 earlier in the day, only to see it fall to around $93,885 by press time.

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Since Tuesday morning, when bitcoin briefly climbed above $107,000, the cryptocurrency has shed roughly $13,000.

Macro Hopes Fail to Stabilize the Market
Despite the gloomy tone, there was at least one development on the macroeconomic front. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated in an interview that Washington and Beijing could reach a trade agreement before Thanksgiving, adding that he was confident China would honor the terms.

Even so, traders reported that the comment offered little relief, as bitcoin continued its downward slide almost immediately afterward.

What Comes Next for Bitcoin
In just the days to come, eyes will remain peeled on inflows to exchanges, what trades get negotiated, and how many people are building positions with leverage.

Although today’s crash was steep, that doesn’t guarantee anything negative in the long term; once the panic selling subsides, things tend to bounce back, especially if the mood shifts towards the positive.

For now, everyone’s just waiting to know a little better what’s coming next. Will the US and China actually make a deal or just nice words? Is selling exhaustion actually an accurate measure?

In the meantime, Bitcoin remains at the center of a global financial world characterized by uncertainty, rapid fluctuations, and the interplay of technology and geopolitics.

With the Aave App, users will be able to earn over 5% annual yield on their deposits, higher than money market funds, the protocol said in a blog post. Nov 17, 2025, 2:39 p.m.

Aave AAVE$178.95, the largest decentralized crypto lending platform, is rolling out a "savings account"-like consumer yield app, opening waitlist on Apple's App Store first.

With the Aave App, users will be able to earn up to 6.5% annualized yield, higher than money market funds, leveraging Aave's infrastructure lending protocol, and can deposit funds from bank accounts, debit cards or in stablecoins, according to a blog post on Monday. It also offers "balance protection" on deposits up to $1 million.

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Aave's move fits into a broader trend of decentralized finance (DeFi) crypto projects branching out to offer neobank-like products directly to consumers. Staking protocol ETHFI$0.8902 introduced an Amex-like cash card product and other financial services, while Ethereum layer-2 Mantle recently debuted its neobank app UR offering Swiss bank accounts.

Retail crypto yield platforms, which grew popular in the 2020-21 crypto bull cycle, suffered a big setback following the spectacular blowups of centralized lending platforms such as Celsius and Block.fi in 2022, portending a severe crypto winter.

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Key Points:Litecoin, Sui, and Cardano drew $9.7M in combined inflows last week.That is despite digital asset funds seeing $2.03B in outflows driven by Bitcoin and Ethereum selling.LTC, SUI, and ADA are showing bullish reversal potential in November.

Litecoin (LTC), Sui (SUI), and Cardano (ADA) quietly attracted new capital last week, despite the broader cryptocurrency market experiencing significant outflows.

LTC, SUI, ADA Defy ~$2 Billion Crypto Fund Outflows
Digital asset investment products experienced $2.03 billion in weekly outflows, primarily driven by heavy profit-taking in Bitcoin (-$1.38 billion) and Ethereum (-$688.8 million), according to CoinShares weekly report.

However, three altcoins defied the trend, attracting a combined $9.7 million in new inflows, a small but notable sign of resilience amid market stress.

Digital Asset Funds’ Net Flows by Asset. Source: CoinShares
Litecoin recorded $3.3 million, extending its month-to-date figure to $5.2 million.

The steady inflows likely reflect growing demand from traders positioning around LTC’s increasing presence in payment rails and its “digital silver” narrative.

Sui added $6 million, making it one of the week’s strongest performers, as total AUM in SUI-based products climbed to $181 million. The inflows coincide with an increase in activity across its DeFi ecosystem.

Cardano saw a modest $400,000, continuing a slow but consistent accumulation trend.

Litecoin, Cardano, Sui Technical Analysis
Let’s examine how Litecoin, Cardano, and Sui fared from a technical analysis standpoint.

LTC/USD Price Forecast: Falling Wedge Hints at Big Breakout Next
Litecoin is currently trading inside a falling wedge pattern, a structure that typically signals weakening bearish momentum and hints at a potential bullish reversal.

The price has bounced repeatedly from the wedge’s lower trendline, located near the $94–$95 zone, which now serves as a key support area.

LTC/USD four-hour price chart. Source: TradingView
A successful rebound from this region could open the door to a breakout toward the wedge’s upper boundary around $100, aligning with the 0.382 Fibonacci retracement level.

A decisive breakout above this resistance may trigger a stronger move toward $108 and potentially $115, the next major Fib and horizontal resistance cluster highlighted on the chart.

Conversely, failure to hold the $94 support may expose LTC to a retest of deeper Fib levels near $89.

SUI/USD Price Forecast: A 50%-Plus Rebound Expected
SUI’s breakdown from its ascending triangle is quickly approaching its projected downside target near $1.56, a level that coincides with an oversold RSI reading on the 3-day chart.

This combination of pattern completion and momentum exhaustion increases the probability of a relief rebound.

SUI/USDT three-day price chart. Source: TradingView
If buyers step in at this support, SUI could stage a recovery toward the 0.236 Fibonacci retracement near $2.50, which also aligns closely with the 200-EMA wave on the 3-day time frame.

Conversely, a decisive decline below the $1.56-1.64 support area risks sending SUI’s price toward $1.20, a resistance-turned-support level from 2024, up by over 50% from current prices.

ADA/USD Price Forecast: Prevaing Channel Raises 60% Rally Odds
Cardano is now retesting the lower boundary of its multimonth descending channel, a level that has consistently triggered relief bounces throughout 2024–2025.

ADA/USD three-day price chart. Source: TradingView
The RSI hovering near oversold territory adds weight to a potential upward reaction from the current $0.49–$0.50 zone.

If buyers defend this support, ADA could rebound toward the channel’s upper trendline, which aligns closely with the 0.5 Fibonacci retracement level near $0.80.

This confluence zone represents the primary bullish target for any short-term recovery.

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Shiba Inu price is holding onto a crucial line of defense as crypto market sentiment reads extreme fear, the lowest level since July 2022.

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The spotlight is currently on Shiba Inu, which is trading at the crucial level of $0.000009 as extreme fear returns to the market. Bitcoin slipped to its lowest level since May before paring some losses, as sentiment across the crypto market turned into extreme fear.

The Crypto Fear & Greed Index fell to 10, or extreme fear which, according to crypto analyst Maartunn, was the lowest reading since July 2022.

Major tokens extended losses alongside Bitcoin, with Shiba Inu steadily falling for five out of six days from the Nov. 11 high of $0.00001026 to reach a low of $0.00000889 on Sunday.

Research firm 10x indicated that a confluence of factors suggests the market might have entered a bearish phase, with shifting Fed rate-cut expectations and thin liquidity accelerating price drops.

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At press time, SHIB had recovered daily losses and was up 0.27% to $0.000009 but down 10.17% weekly.

Shiba Inu price bottom?The Crypto Fear and Greed Index, reaching its lowest level since July 2022, might not be all doom and gloom, as extreme fear could be a sign of a potential market bottom.

SHIB/USD Daily Chart, Courtesy: TradingViewShiba Inu has traded between $0.00000889 and $0.00000927 since Nov. 15 as it seeks to create a base following the recent sell-off.

If this is the scenario, Shiba Inu would seek to confirm a bottom in the $0.000008 range while resistance would be met at $0.0000104 and $0.0000123 (daily MA 50 and 200) in the event of a price rebound.

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Cypherpunk Technologies (CYPH) shares surged over 300% following its Nasdaq debut as a cryptocurrency treasury company after pivoting from biotech firm Leap Therapeutics.
The company invested millions in Zcash (ZEC), betting on privacy-focused crypto as digital surveillance concerns increase globally.
Bitcoin’s drop below $100,000 and $1 billion in crypto liquidations create challenging conditions for CYPH’s new strategy.
Zcash fell 30% from $750 peak while privacy coins face heightened regulatory scrutiny over money laundering compliance issues.
Analysts maintain “Hold” rating with $1.25 target price, implying 30% potential downside from current levels.

Cypherpunk Technologies made waves this week with a dramatic corporate transformation. The company formerly known as Leap Therapeutics completed its shift from biotech to digital asset treasury company.

Cypherpunk Technologies Inc., CYPH

CYPH shares exploded higher on the Nasdaq debut. The stock traded at more than quadruple its price from earlier in the week.

The company raised substantial capital to build its Zcash holdings. This represents a calculated play on privacy-focused cryptocurrencies as surveillance concerns mount worldwide.

Trading activity spiked as market participants digested the news. Volume reached levels not seen in the stock’s previous iteration.

Market Headwinds Test New Strategy
The launch timing coincides with turbulent crypto market conditions. Bitcoin slipped under the psychologically important $100,000 mark as institutional money flows weakened.

Federal Reserve rate cut expectations faded following government shutdown concerns. This shift in monetary policy outlook pressured risk assets including cryptocurrencies.

More than $1 billion in leveraged crypto positions got wiped out recently. Fear gripped the market with sentiment indicators hitting extreme readings of 15.

These dynamics create obstacles for Cypherpunk’s treasury approach. The company’s fortunes tie directly to cryptocurrency market performance.

Zcash dropped roughly 30% from its recent high near $750. The privacy coin battles its own unique challenges beyond broad market weakness.

Regulatory authorities scrutinize privacy cryptocurrencies intensely. Compliance with anti-money laundering rules remains a primary concern for regulators worldwide.

This oversight could restrict mainstream institutional adoption of coins like Zcash. Limited institutional participation would directly hamper Cypherpunk’s strategy effectiveness.

Financial Metrics Paint Complex Picture
Company financials show both strengths and weaknesses. Cypherpunk maintains acceptable debt-to-equity levels and sufficient liquidity for near-term needs.

Returns on assets and equity remain deeply negative. Revenue declined over three and five-year timeframes.

The pretax profit margin reflects substantial losses compared to revenue. Recent financial reports showed continued net losses.

Operating cash flow sits in deficit territory. Management faces clear operational hurdles going forward.

Research and development spending comprises a large expense category. This investment signals focus on longer-term product evolution.

Wall Street Takes Wait-and-See Approach
Analysts assigned a “Hold” rating to CYPH shares. The consensus price target stands at $1.25, suggesting approximately 30% downside from current prices.

Research firms question the sustainability of the post-announcement rally. Weak crypto markets and regulatory uncertainty factor heavily into their cautious stance.

Trading volumes continue running above historical norms. Investor curiosity remains elevated despite analyst reservations.

New strategic partnerships accompanied the rebranding announcement. These relationships may unlock additional business avenues for Cypherpunk.

The stock previously traded under ticker LPTX before the transformation. Current prices remain well above pre-announcement levels as the market digests the company’s new direction.

Saylor's Strategy proved the recent claims wrong with an emphatic purchase.

After several weeks of more modest BTC purchases worth less than $100 million, the world’s largest corporate holder of the cryptocurrency is back with massive acquisitions, the latest worth over $830 million.

Additionally, this was the first Strategy purchase with an average BTC price at around $100,000 since early May. Its stash has shot up to 649,870 BTC, a fortune that is currently worth nearly $62 billion even after the cryptocurrency’s latest correction.

Strategy has acquired 8,178 BTC for ~$835.6 million at ~$102,171 per bitcoin and has achieved BTC Yield of 27.8% YTD 2025. As of 11/16/2025, we hodl 649,870 $BTC acquired for ~$48.37 billion at ~$74,433 per bitcoin. $MSTR $STRC $STRD $STRE $STRF $STRK https://t.co/HI1TeYOvQ9

— Michael Saylor (@saylor) November 17, 2025

Before today’s announcement, Saylor hinted on X yesterday that it will be a “₿ig Week” in terms of purchases. This post came at a crucial time as reports emerged last week claiming that the Nasdaq-listed business intelligence giant had started to dispose of its BTC holdings.

However, those rumors were quickly refuted by on-chain sleuths, many of whom explained that the large transfers made by Strategy were actually internal reshuffling, something the company has done multiple times in the past.

Michael Saylor also weighed in on the matter, and, contrary to the speculations, asserted that his company has been buying every day during that week, in which BTC’s price tumbled from $107,000 to $94,000.

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This significant Bitcoin acquisition by Strategy underscores growing institutional confidence in cryptocurrency as a resilient asset class. Strategy acquires $835 million worth of Bitcoin in its largest purchase since July.

Lee explained to his followers on X that sharp pullbacks historically preceded major upside. On-chain data backs that view, showing long-term wallets accumulating a record 27 million ETH and the asset trading close to their cost basis, a level that often marks strong buy zones. At the corporate level, BitMine Immersion Technologies recently reshaped its leadership by appointing Chi Tsang as CEO and expanding its board to strengthen governance. Institutional interest also continues to build, with ARK Invest increasing its BitMine exposure, while other companies adopt their own crypto treasury strategies across Solana and Zcash.

Ethereum Tracks Bitcoin’s PathEthereum may be facing a period of sharp volatility, but some analysts argue the asset is entering the early stages of a long-term trend that could mirror Bitcoin’s explosive growth over the past decade. BitMine executive chair and Fundstrat co-founder Tom Lee said in a post on X that Ethereum seems to be “embarking on that same Supercycle” that helped Bitcoin multiply more than 100-fold since he first recommended it to clients in 2017. 

At the time, Bitcoin was worth about $1,000, which is a level that eventually led to several dramatic corrections, including drawdowns of more than 75%, before ultimately reaching a record high above $126,000 in October of 2025.

Lee framed Ethereum’s current pullback as part of the same pattern of investor doubt that formed part of Bitcoin’s long-term climb. He argued that the extreme volatility is a sign that markets are still trying to “discount a massive future,” and that the investors who ultimately benefited from Bitcoin’s supercycle were those willing to endure what he described as multiple “existential moments” in the market.

On-chain data suggests long-term Ethereum holders are continuing to treat the current downturn as an opportunity rather than a threat. CryptoQuant analyst Burak Kesmeci noticed that Ethereum’s recent price of around $3,150 places it only about $200 above the average cost basis for long-term accumulators — defined as wallets that have been “patiently stacking” ETH throughout the year. He added that Ethereum has only fallen below this level once in 2025, during the market shock triggered by US President Donald Trump’s global tariff policy.

ETH’s price action over the past week (Source: CoinMarketCap)

Despite the broader market contraction and a 24-hour dip to as low as $3,023, Ethereum seems to be holding steady around the $3,185 range. Kesmeci shared that roughly 17 million ETH flowed into long-term accumulation addresses so far this year, swelling the total balance held in these wallets from 10 million to 27 million ETH. He argued that if Ethereum drops below the $2,900 cost basis, it is “unlikely to stay there for long,” and called it one of the strongest historical price zones for long-term accumulation.

BitMine Reshapes LeadershipIn other Ethereum-related news, BitMine Immersion Technologies announced a major leadership shift as the company continues building one of the largest Ether treasuries among publicly traded firms. In a notice that was released Friday, the company said Chi Tsang will replace Jonathan Bates as CEO effective immediately. 

Announcement from Bitmine Immersion Technologies

BitMine evolved from a mining company into a dedicated Ethereum treasury firm under chairman Tom Lee, with reported holdings of more than 3.5 million ETH. At current prices, the stash is valued at more than $11 billion.

Tsang said BitMine’s growing presence in the Ethereum ecosystem and rising recognition on Wall Street position it to become “a leading financial institution.” The company also appointed three new independent board members as part of its governance overhaul. BitMine now stands as the largest publicly traded Ether treasury company, similar but contrasting Michael Saylor’s Strategy, which is still the largest institutional holder of Bitcoin.

Institutional interest seems to be growing. ARK Invest disclosed on Nov. 7 that it bought roughly $2 million in BitMine shares, adding even more Ethereum exposure across its ETFs. However, BitMine’s stock struggled over the past few weeks, falling roughly 30% over the past month to trade at $34.43 on the New York Stock Exchange.

Bitmine Immersion Technologies share price over the past month (Source: Google Finance)

Beyond Ethereum and Bitcoin, other publicly traded companies are beginning to adopt similar digital asset treasury strategies. Forward Industries currently holds the largest Solana position, with an estimated 6.82 million tokens. Meanwhile, Leap Therapeutics — now rebranded as Cypherpunk Technologies — announced a major push into Zcash, and bought $50 million worth of the privacy coin as part of a formal treasury strategy.

Overall, these developments form part of a growing trend of corporations treating cryptocurrencies as strategic balance sheet assets.